Child Adoption
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little_nuriko
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What do u mean by hidden health?
tub
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Hi those of you gals who adopted from Vietnam, how old were your babies when they were here? Will we know the background of their birth parents? Do you hv to visit Vietnam to see the bb before adoption? How do u identify your babies then?
Also, did Singapore sign the adoption treaty with Vietnam? Will singaporeans face difficulties adopting from there?
Can gals who adopted from Vietnam help? Thank u!
Also, did Singapore sign the adoption treaty with Vietnam? Will singaporeans face difficulties adopting from there?
Can gals who adopted from Vietnam help? Thank u!
little_nuriko
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hi Jass,
Yes I agree with you. We did hesitate for a while because of that.
but ultimately I just have to believe that the child will be alright and thats my only way to get a child, so i still will be thankful for her.
Yes I agree with you. We did hesitate for a while because of that.
but ultimately I just have to believe that the child will be alright and thats my only way to get a child, so i still will be thankful for her.
bellsbells
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Tub : I hv adopted from viet and bb already in my hands. I received news last week my final court order already approved. So now waiting for lawyers to send docs to ICA for birth cert. depends on how old u prefer they will see if any match. I was ready to accept as long as below 3 years old. So they ask me if I ok with infant. Depends on yourself what age group r u ok to handle.
Tub n little girl:
The whole process was quite fast too. It's like day time I called the agent, night time he met us and showed us the bb photo. Than he told us we can opt to fly in a few days time as he need to book hotel for us. It was just that my hubby had somethings and we couldn't fly there till three weeks later due to our own schedule. Than when we there, they arrange for bb to be brought to us so we could bond with the bb. Than he also brought us for a tour and arrange for bb to come in the day or night whichever we prefer. Than they teach us how to handle the bb.. Quite funny lah we hands like legs.. But the nanny came too to show us how to care for bb. Out of the four days we were there three days the baby came over for a few hours for us to bond with us.. They also didn't give us any pressure. They too were observing how we handle and correcting us on the way. Than second day we brought the bb to an expatriate hospital for whatever check up we want n they make sure the dr can communicate with u. Once we confirm, they arrange for passport and air ticket for bb, which was fast also. Initally I was like are "are you sure they so efficient in viet.. "Hahaha... But of course to my pleasant surprise bb came as per their promise date in fact two weeks earlier if I remember correctly.
Once at the airport, we took custody of the bb.
Hope that helps....
In case if any of u on ivf n need to talk just pm me or if you want to check about other things do feel free. I will reply when I hv time ok
cause now with bb need to go him tender loving care heehee...
Splw18: y u want to adopt? Just get your Home study report first.
Wendy: no leh my Mcys came once n than called me in about one month to inform me that she already send my report for final court order. I thought it was so nice of her. She was quite nice too. I was just too stress about the Mcys visit that I decided not to do anything else hahaha.. I just told myself just be real and let them see how we are at home! My hubby was like are you sure! Hahaha.. When she was at our home, we just brought bb to the hall and put him in his play gyms so we could see him, when he fuss.. We brought him on my laps and chatted with the officer.. When bb fuss again wanting to sleep I just brought him into his room, before we know the interview was over hahaha... Cool right.
Mine, bb had injections n the morning and afternoon was the interview do I didn't have to to worry too much which I thought was good.
LA tan : best wishes for your interview. Hang in there ok! Don't be overly worried hv good rest don't think so much before the interview. When u hv good rest than brain can better answer qtn haha ;p~ I was once in your shoes n gotten help from some of our frds here so now is our turn to give back to the group heehee...
Sunshine days : u want to pm me with the type of criminal record n I check with my lawyer n see whether they can advice. I am FRM property line so when CEA step in there were some agents with certain mistakes that they hv made when they were very young like teenage yrs like very minor shoplifting and whatever not... I mean they do a case by case. I know for sure in our field, if a person has been put to jail because of moeny issues high chance they can't get their license. Which I would think it is only fair right. Can u imagine you buy a house n your agent ever embaze company funds... I mean it's consumer protection that they are working on. Than there were lawyers who embaze clients funds use for property so now the law tighten on lawyers too.
Serene: what mix race are u looking for want to share? If we come across than will keep u in mind.
Sorry I like writing composition haha... Long winded haha
Tub n little girl:
The whole process was quite fast too. It's like day time I called the agent, night time he met us and showed us the bb photo. Than he told us we can opt to fly in a few days time as he need to book hotel for us. It was just that my hubby had somethings and we couldn't fly there till three weeks later due to our own schedule. Than when we there, they arrange for bb to be brought to us so we could bond with the bb. Than he also brought us for a tour and arrange for bb to come in the day or night whichever we prefer. Than they teach us how to handle the bb.. Quite funny lah we hands like legs.. But the nanny came too to show us how to care for bb. Out of the four days we were there three days the baby came over for a few hours for us to bond with us.. They also didn't give us any pressure. They too were observing how we handle and correcting us on the way. Than second day we brought the bb to an expatriate hospital for whatever check up we want n they make sure the dr can communicate with u. Once we confirm, they arrange for passport and air ticket for bb, which was fast also. Initally I was like are "are you sure they so efficient in viet.. "Hahaha... But of course to my pleasant surprise bb came as per their promise date in fact two weeks earlier if I remember correctly.
Once at the airport, we took custody of the bb.
Hope that helps....
In case if any of u on ivf n need to talk just pm me or if you want to check about other things do feel free. I will reply when I hv time ok
cause now with bb need to go him tender loving care heehee... Splw18: y u want to adopt? Just get your Home study report first.
Wendy: no leh my Mcys came once n than called me in about one month to inform me that she already send my report for final court order. I thought it was so nice of her. She was quite nice too. I was just too stress about the Mcys visit that I decided not to do anything else hahaha.. I just told myself just be real and let them see how we are at home! My hubby was like are you sure! Hahaha.. When she was at our home, we just brought bb to the hall and put him in his play gyms so we could see him, when he fuss.. We brought him on my laps and chatted with the officer.. When bb fuss again wanting to sleep I just brought him into his room, before we know the interview was over hahaha... Cool right.
Mine, bb had injections n the morning and afternoon was the interview do I didn't have to to worry too much which I thought was good.
LA tan : best wishes for your interview. Hang in there ok! Don't be overly worried hv good rest don't think so much before the interview. When u hv good rest than brain can better answer qtn haha ;p~ I was once in your shoes n gotten help from some of our frds here so now is our turn to give back to the group heehee...
Sunshine days : u want to pm me with the type of criminal record n I check with my lawyer n see whether they can advice. I am FRM property line so when CEA step in there were some agents with certain mistakes that they hv made when they were very young like teenage yrs like very minor shoplifting and whatever not... I mean they do a case by case. I know for sure in our field, if a person has been put to jail because of moeny issues high chance they can't get their license. Which I would think it is only fair right. Can u imagine you buy a house n your agent ever embaze company funds... I mean it's consumer protection that they are working on. Than there were lawyers who embaze clients funds use for property so now the law tighten on lawyers too.
Serene: what mix race are u looking for want to share? If we come across than will keep u in mind.
Sorry I like writing composition haha... Long winded haha
little_nuriko
New Member
Bells: really long reply but really enjoy reading it. Thanks thanks.
Jass: my home visit is Tml. How abt u? What's ur progress so far?
Jass: my home visit is Tml. How abt u? What's ur progress so far?
little_nuriko
New Member
hi all,
just had my home visit yesterday.
Need to wait for 4 weeks for my HSR. Glad that its over for us.
just had my home visit yesterday.
Need to wait for 4 weeks for my HSR. Glad that its over for us.
little_nuriko
New Member
er... my social worker just look ard, scan through. never say much. just ask more questions which she didnt ask in 1st interview. 2.5h then end liao
heartofhope
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@mary how was the office interview? mine is tomorrow, feeling a little nervous now!
medievalgal
Member
Thanks bells bells for sharing your lovely experience.
U must be such a proud, happy n busy mother now.
U must be such a proud, happy n busy mother now.
little_nuriko
New Member
Mine never say how long. But time flies when u are talking n chatting. So no worries.
little_nuriko
New Member
Latan: I didn't baby proof it. Just clean the house, make sure it's not messy. Just hope to leave a good first impression.
little_nuriko
New Member
Hi Mary, dun worry,
2.5h is not short. Mine also only 3h.
We are just chatting.
Which agency u doing with? Prob we are in same agency.
2.5h is not short. Mine also only 3h.
We are just chatting.
Which agency u doing with? Prob we are in same agency.
for mummies who are worried about the home visit:
some tips based on our times...(i sound like a senior citizen ...hehehe)
a. keep your home clean (especially your baby area)
b. safety proof baby's area (keep all sharp items clear of baby's reach)
c. lock all window grills (if ur windows don't have grills, install one, before home visit or prepare an answer reg this - b'cos baby might climb on the windows when they grow up & might fall, if no grills)
d. if you have a separate baby room (if baby sleeps in that room etc., ) make sure that is fantastically safety proof. Also think on Q&As relating to it.
e. if you are having the baby in ur bed, during the daytime keep lots of pillows around the baby, so that the baby (even though not the baby not old enough to turn on her own) will not fall down.
f. if the baby sleeps only in her crib all the time, make sure the baby is safely secured in it.
g. if u have time, just browse through HSR docu one more time, also recall the Qs your interviewer asked you, during the interview. There might be some Qs that might pop up one more time or in a different angle...
if u need anyother point,PM me...(pls note, the reply would be a little late, my toddler boy is very active, so very less time on the net)
happy motherhood
some tips based on our times...(i sound like a senior citizen ...hehehe)
a. keep your home clean (especially your baby area)
b. safety proof baby's area (keep all sharp items clear of baby's reach)
c. lock all window grills (if ur windows don't have grills, install one, before home visit or prepare an answer reg this - b'cos baby might climb on the windows when they grow up & might fall, if no grills)
d. if you have a separate baby room (if baby sleeps in that room etc., ) make sure that is fantastically safety proof. Also think on Q&As relating to it.
e. if you are having the baby in ur bed, during the daytime keep lots of pillows around the baby, so that the baby (even though not the baby not old enough to turn on her own) will not fall down.
f. if the baby sleeps only in her crib all the time, make sure the baby is safely secured in it.
g. if u have time, just browse through HSR docu one more time, also recall the Qs your interviewer asked you, during the interview. There might be some Qs that might pop up one more time or in a different angle...
if u need anyother point,PM me...(pls note, the reply would be a little late, my toddler boy is very active, so very less time on the net)
happy motherhood
wintermoon1
New Member
So many adopters over here.. I can a easily see 10.. Will the agency have enough babies?
little_nuriko
New Member
Hi, library have. I borrowed quite a number from them when I am trying to understand more abt adoption.
Anyway, happy mid autumn festival. Wishing all mummies n mummies to be all the best.
Anyway, happy mid autumn festival. Wishing all mummies n mummies to be all the best.
little_nuriko
New Member
hi, everyone busy?
undecided: When your bb coming? There is a bb fair coming up this weekend from 5-7 Oct at Expo. You can consider:
http://www.babymarket.com.sg/
http://www.babymarket.com.sg/
beanie_ttc
New Member
Hi I need help here....am trying to submit HSR - can we submit Two same referee names for both male & female applicants? 1 friend 1 relative
little_nuriko
New Member
no lah,the forum like very quiet recently, so just asking lor
little_nuriko
New Member
hi beanie, for my agency, cannot. they specify need 2 for each applicant. 1 frd , 1 relative.
so 4 in total
so 4 in total
beanie_ttc
New Member
Hi Mary,
which agency you use?
which agency you use?
heartofhope
New Member
home interview today. could barely sleep last night. really hope the assessor trusts us to bring bb home... wish i could google my house to check for potential baby hazards!
little_nuriko
New Member
@ undecided: Lovely baby is fast. How u viewing the bb and hows the payment like?
little_nuriko
New Member
A heart of hope : the home interview you referring to is the HSR home interview? or the MCYS home visit?
little girl - agent will take us to the nanny's place in JB to view the bb..
and upon confirming the little angel, u will have to pay a deposit of 3k after which they will send the bb for medical in MY and another in SIN when bb comes.
legal fees r seperate from the agency charges. But they do have lawyers who have been working with them so u dun have to source for one yourself. medical fees are, however, included.
and upon confirming the little angel, u will have to pay a deposit of 3k after which they will send the bb for medical in MY and another in SIN when bb comes.
legal fees r seperate from the agency charges. But they do have lawyers who have been working with them so u dun have to source for one yourself. medical fees are, however, included.